Everything You Need to Know Before Your First Appointment 

Assessment fees vary depending on the type and complexity of the assessment. Please contact our team directly to discuss. For psychological treatment, please refer to our fees page. We are happy to walk you through the costs and available rebates before you commit to booking.

Medicare rebates are available for psychological treatment sessions under a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan (Better Access initiative), which provides rebates for up to 10 individual sessions per calendar year. Assessment fees are generally not covered by Medicare, though some private health funds offer partial rebates - please check with your fund directly.

Some private health funds offer rebates for psychological services. Coverage varies significantly between funds and policy levels. We recommend contacting your health fund directly to confirm your entitlements before your appointment.

Yes. We welcome NDIS self-managed and plan-managed participants for both assessments and psychological treatment. Please visit our NDIS page for more information or contact our team to discuss your plan and funding options.

Yes. We accept WorkCover referrals for psychological treatment and  in some instances, assessments and have experience working within the requirements of psychological injury claims. Please contact us to discuss your situation.

Yes. A non-refundable deposit is required to secure all assessment bookings. The deposit amount is $250 for standard assessments (ADHD, cognitive, and learning disorder) and $350 for comprehensive assessments (autism and neuropsychological). Your deposit will be deducted from your total assessment fee on the day of your appointment. A tax invoice will be issued upon payment. Bookings are not confirmed until the deposit has been received. Visit our Fees Page for more informaiton.

We understand that circumstances can change, and we will always do our best to accommodate genuine emergencies. ​The following conditions apply to all assessment bookings:​If you provide more than 5 business days notice, your deposit will be transferred to a rescheduled appointment at no penalty.If you cancel with 2–5 business days notice, your deposit will be forfeited.If you cancel with less than 48 hours notice or do not attend your appointment, your deposit will be forfeited in full and an additional cancellation fee may apply. One complimentary reschedule is available per booking, provided sufficient notice is given. To cancel or reschedule, please contact us as soon as possible on 1300 059 940 or info@cogassessments.com.au​The following conditions apply to all psychological treatment bookings:If you provide less than 24 hours notice full payment is required